Assistant Controller POST NUMBER: 476087

Core Responsibilities

• Financial Stewardship & Reporting: Lead the accounting and financial reporting for a diverse portfolio of legal entities, including those with external investment partners.

• The Close Cycle: Orchestrate timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepare both consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements.

• Compliance & Tax: Coordinate the preparation and review of tax filings and regulatory requirements, ensuring all entities remain in good standing.

• Audit Management: Act as a primary liaison for annual audits, coordinating with external auditors to ensure a seamless and transparent review process.

• Internal Controls: Maintain and refine accounting policies and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets across all structures.

• Quality Oversight: Review journal entries, complex account reconciliations, and supporting documentation with an uncompromising eye for detail.

• Strategic Support: Provide high-level financial analysis for management and board-level reporting, translating complex data into actionable insights.

Growth & Special Projects

• Process Evolution: Identify and implement system enhancements to scale our accounting function.

• Investment Support: Manage the nuanced reporting requirements for investment funds and partnerships.

• Ad-hoc Initiatives: Lead special financial projects and strategic initiatives as the organization expands its impact.

Who You Are

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Certification: CPA strongly preferred.

• Experience: 7 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of GAAP and advanced Excel skills.

• Complexity Management: Proven experience navigating multi-entity structures, partnerships, or investment-related accounting.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in Impact Investing, Community Development (CDFI), or Financial Services .

• Experience with partner reporting and complex waterfall structures.

• A "process-improvement" mindset—you don't just follow the manual; you help write a better one.

The Environment

• Hybrid Flexibility: Based in our New Brunswick, NJ office with a balance of remote and in-person collaboration.

• High Visibility: Work closely with senior leadership in an environment where your contributions directly influence strategic financial decisions.

• Purpose-Led: Your work supports economic growth and community development, combining professional excellence with social purpose.